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EJ05 PVO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

42,313 mi
Last recorded42,313 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 PVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 42,313 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 42,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 41,257 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 40,194 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 39,477 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 38,388 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 37,510 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 36,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 35,420 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 33,871 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 31,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Valve stem slightly damaged All (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 28,431 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 25,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

valve stems cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2014 23,305 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 20,740 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 17,720 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 13 Apr 2011 15,377 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 12,414 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 9,961 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 7,978 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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EJ05 PVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ05 PVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ05 PVO registered?

EJ05 PVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is EJ05 PVO safe to buy?

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